Rain worry for top contenders

CONNECTIONS of several runners in the Emirates Airline Yorkshire Cup are keeping a close eye on the weather ahead of today’s Group Two staying showpiece at York.

Alan Swinbank has warned Collier Hill may not run if the ground is too soft, while the trainers of Day Flight and Sergeant Cecil also want no more rain on the Knavesmire.

Rod Millman is hoping history-maker Sergeant Cecil will handle conditions so that they can bid for the major staying prizes in France later in the season.